Learn from 32 plant-based business leaders

Whether you’re just plant-curious, flexitarian, vegetarian or 100% vegan, you know that there are plenty of events where you can learn about the food and the health benefits of a plant-based diet.

But there has never been an event that would teach you how businesses in this rapidly growing plant-based market are operating and the things you need to know to successfully start and grow your own brand.

Plant-Based Business Week brings together 32 of the world’s top experts across the entire plant-based industry to share the stories behind the most successful vegan companies, the tactics that work in their field, and the business opportunities opening up as the world moves towards plant-based sources of food, clothing, and raw materials.

THE EVENT

WHEN: On demand, when you’re a VIP member

WHERE: Your home, your office, or even at the gym!

FORM: Virtual Conference – you can watch the interviews on any device, anywhere in the world.

SPEAKERS

Hear more than 30 business owners, founders, marketing experts, investors, coaches, and influencers as they discuss their best practices, favorite tactics, and biggest mistakes.

Michele Simon

Plant-Based Foods Association

Bruce Friedrich

Good Food Institute

Miyoko Schinner

Miyoko’s Kitchen

Dr Garth Davis

The Davis Clinic

Nil Zacharias

One Green Planet

Matt Frazier

No Meat Athlete

Victoria Moran

Main Street Vegan

Nelson Campbell

PlantPure, Inc.

T.K. Pillan

Veggie Grill/PowerPlant Ventures

David Yeung

Green Monday

Stephanie Redcross

Vegan Mainstream

David Benzaquen

PlantBased Solutions

Dr Joel Kahn

Kahn Longevity Center

Lisa Feria

Stray Dog Capital

Katrina Fox

Vegan Business Media

Sebastian Joy

ProVeg International

Jonathan Petrides

allplants

Meg & Komie Vora

Delikate Rayne

Lori Amos

Scout 22

Marco Antonio Regil

TV/Radio Host

Laura Stageman

Votch

Seth Tibbott

Tofurky

Kezia Jauron

Evolotus PR

Robbie Lockie

Plant Based News

Michael Pellman-Rowland

Financial Advisor

Dr. Pamela Fergusson

Lightdrop

Cem Yildiz

What The Pitta

John Corry

PlantPure, Inc.

Alicia Lai

Bourgeois Boheme

Ellen Jaffe Jones

Veg Coach

Sam Grantham

Whole Health Club

Josh Meckel

Loving Co-Op

OUR SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:

PROGRAM

Learn about the industries and markets being transformed by the plant-based movement. Each module is dedicated to a different topic:

History and Future of Vegan Business

Learn how the market for vegan products and services has grown over the past decades, and how the opportunities opening up now are taking even the experts by surprise.

You’ll hear about starting a vegan company in an environment where even vegetarian products were scarce. What is driving the change now. And why this is only the beginning of a much bigger wave that’s still to come.

Branding and Marketing for Vegan Companies

Whether you want to launch your own brand, or use your own marketing skills to help position plant-based products, this module will cover everything from branding and package design to marketing and PR.

Find out how to position your product and discover your target audience (which might not always be vegans), and learn the advantages of labeling products vegan vs plant-based, or sustainable vs ethical.

Ethical Fashion and Materials

There’s a growing demand for ethical and environmentally-responsible clothing, footwear and accessories, which is driving the growing field of vegan fashion.

Learn how to establish your own compassionate brand, and what new cruelty-free materials (mushrooms, synthetic spiderweb, pineapple…) are shaping the fashion scene.

Plant-Based Food Industry

From meat, dairy and egg alternatives to vegan fast-food chains, the food sector is where the plant-based revolution is making the biggest impact.

Find out why so many investors believe plants are the future of our food supply, why even the world’s largest food brands now own stakes in plant-based startups, and why millions of dollars are being poured into plant-based food science.

Vegan Startups and Investors

Last year alone has seen the creation of multiple plant-based venture capital funds, and there are hundreds of millions of dollars being invested into startups in this space.

Learn what investors are looking for, how the most successful vegan startups got started, and the key points to consider when starting your own company and financing your growth.

Science and Health

Scientific breakthroughs offer some of the most exciting opportunities for ending our dependence on animal products in ways that even a few years ago would have been considered science fiction.

A new type of medical professional – doctors who prevent disease instead of attempting to cure the symptoms – is revolutionizing the healthcare system. And with this change come new models for providing preventative medicine, concierge care and cutting-edge treatments.

Personality Brands and Social Media

Learn how you can harness the power of social media to position yourself as an authority, jump-start your plant-based business, and create unique brand experiences online.

Knowing how to leverage various social media is useful for any business – and with the right approach and leverage, you can also build a successful brand around your online presence.

THE HOSTS AND TEAM OF PLANT-BASED BUSINESS WEEK

Jerry Sever

Matt Tullman

Ron L. Gandiza

PlantPure, Inc.

Judy Nadel

Vevolution

Damien Clarkson

Vevolution

Maya Novak

Injury Recovery Expert and Mindset Coach

Presented By:

Reasons That Make Plant-Based Business Week a “Must Attend” Event

1. There’s something for everyone. You might be an established business owner wanting to hear how others do it. You might be at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. Or perhaps you just want to hear about all the positive changes that plant-based business is causing around the world. No matter where you’re at, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the field and knowledge you can start putting in action immediately.

2. It’s a gathering of inspirational, knowledgeable speakers. They’ve lived these lessons, they’re experts in their fields, and they’ll be passing on their best practical advice to you. Each speaker has been selected for the difference she or he is making in the world and the quality of their work, so you can be sure you’re learning from the best.

3. Pure value, no gimmicks. We designed the interviews so you get the best that each speaker has to offer and you can focus on the lessons that they’re sharing, without having to scroll through useless data to get to the good stuff or sitting through ads or thinly-veiled product pitches.

4. There’s no need to travel or change your plans. Because Plant-Based Business Week is happening online, you can tune in and watch the sessions whenever is the most convenient for you, and you can do it from the comfort of your home, your office, your favorite cafe or during your commute.

Michele Simon

Executive Director of the Plant Based Foods Association

Michele has 20 years of experience in food and beverage law and policy. Through her book, articles, and reports, she has written extensively about food and alcohol politics, litigation, and a wide range of food and beverage advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. After years of researching and writing about what’s wrong with the food system, Michele decided to offer her services to food and beverage companies trying to do the right thing.
She is also executive director of the Plant Based Foods Association, a trade group representing the nation’s leading plant-based foods companies. The PBFA was formed to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace for businesses selling plant-based foods intended to replace animal products such as meats, dairy, and eggs, by promoting policies and practices that improve conditions in the plant-based foods industry, and educating consumers about the benefits of plant-based foods.

Michele Simon

Executive Director of the Plant Based Foods Association

Michele has 20 years of experience in food and beverage law and policy. Through her book, articles, and reports, she has written extensively about food and alcohol politics, litigation, and a wide range of food and beverage advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. After years of researching and writing about what’s wrong with the food system, Michele decided to offer her services to food and beverage companies trying to do the right thing.
She is also executive director of the Plant Based Foods Association, a trade group representing the nation’s leading plant-based foods companies. The PBFA was formed to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace for businesses selling plant-based foods intended to replace animal products such as meats, dairy, and eggs, by promoting policies and practices that improve conditions in the plant-based foods industry, and educating consumers about the benefits of plant-based foods.

Bruce Friedrich

Executive Director of the Good Food Institute

Bruce Friedrich is executive director of The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based and “clean” (i.e., cultured) alternatives to conventional meat, dairy products, and eggs.
Bruce's has penned opinion pieces for USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. Bruce is a popular speaker on college campuses and has presented repeatedly at most of the nation's top universities, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT. Bruce co-authored one book, contributed chapters to five books, and authored six law review articles.
Bruce graduated magna cum laude from the Georgetown Law and Phi Beta Kappa from Grinnell College. He also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.

Bruce Friedrich

Executive Director of the Good Food Institute

Bruce Friedrich is executive director of The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based and “clean” (i.e., cultured) alternatives to conventional meat, dairy products, and eggs.
Bruce's has penned opinion pieces for USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. Bruce is a popular speaker on college campuses and has presented repeatedly at most of the nation's top universities, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT. Bruce co-authored one book, contributed chapters to five books, and authored six law review articles.
Bruce graduated magna cum laude from the Georgetown Law and Phi Beta Kappa from Grinnell College. He also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.

Miyoko Schinner

Founder and CEO of Miyoko's Kitchen

Entrepreneur for 30+ years in the food world as a bestselling author, chef and creator of delicious,decadent, healthful plant-based food, Miyoko Schinner is dedicated to pleasing the omnivore’s palate in all of us. She refuses to give up on those who haven’t made the switch to plant-based foods and continues to offer progress through the senses, not just the intellect, using diverse avenues. These have included a restaurant and natural food company that distributed products nationwide and supplied cookies and pastries to United Airlines.
In 2014, she launched an artisan vegan cheese company, Miyoko’s Kitchen, which set out to redefine the category of “cheese” with its unctuous, decadent, delicious flavors of handcrafted cheeses made from nuts. Miyoko’s Kitchen currently ships nationwide through ecommerce as well as regular distribution channels, and exports to Australia and Hong Kong.

Miyoko Schinner

Founder and CEO of Miyoko's Kitchen

Entrepreneur for 30+ years in the food world as a bestselling author, chef and creator of delicious,decadent, healthful plant-based food, Miyoko Schinner is dedicated to pleasing the omnivore’s palate in all of us. She refuses to give up on those who haven’t made the switch to plant-based foods and continues to offer progress through the senses, not just the intellect, using diverse avenues. These have included a restaurant and natural food company that distributed products nationwide and supplied cookies and pastries to United Airlines.
In 2014, she launched an artisan vegan cheese company, Miyoko’s Kitchen, which set out to redefine the category of “cheese” with its unctuous, decadent, delicious flavors of handcrafted cheeses made from nuts. Miyoko’s Kitchen currently ships nationwide through ecommerce as well as regular distribution channels, and exports to Australia and Hong Kong.

Dr Garth Davis

Medical Director of The Davis Clinic

Dr. Garth Davis is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. He is author of The Expert’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery and Proteinaholic - How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It - the book on the protein craze that sets the record straight, dispelling the myths that have been perpetuated by doctors, weight loss experts, and the media.
Dr. Davis has been named a Texas Monthly “Super Doc” several times, most recently in 2015. Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and frequently lectures on the importance of a plant-based diet. He is dedicated to helping people discovern the foods and adopt the behaviors that can lead to a healthy and happy life.
Now that he’s totally recovered Proteinaholic, Dr. Davis competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons. He lives in Houston with his family, a shy cat, and an absurdly large dog.

Dr Garth Davis

Medical Director of The Davis Clinic

Dr. Garth Davis is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. He is author of The Expert’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery and Proteinaholic - How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It - the book on the protein craze that sets the record straight, dispelling the myths that have been perpetuated by doctors, weight loss experts, and the media.
Dr. Davis has been named a Texas Monthly “Super Doc” several times, most recently in 2015. Dr. Davis is a recognized expert in initial bariatric procedures as well as revisional bariatric surgery, and frequently lectures on the importance of a plant-based diet. He is dedicated to helping people discovern the foods and adopt the behaviors that can lead to a healthy and happy life.
Now that he’s totally recovered Proteinaholic, Dr. Davis competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons. He lives in Houston with his family, a shy cat, and an absurdly large dog.

Nil Zacharias

Co-founder of One Green Planet

Nil is the co-founder of One Green Planet. He is also host of the popular weekly podcast,”#EatForThePlanet with Nil Zacharias,” and co-author of the upcoming book, Eat For The Planet, to be published via Abrams Image in Spring 2018. Nil believes empowering people to make planet-friendly food choices as well as supporting innovation in the food industry are the most tangible solutions we have to our environmental and health crisis. Nil started his career as an intellectual property lawyer and worked for over 12 years in the digital media and online advertising space in various business and operational roles prior to founding One Green Planet.

Nil Zacharias

Co-founder of One Green Planet

Nil is the co-founder of One Green Planet. He is also host of the popular weekly podcast,”#EatForThePlanet with Nil Zacharias,” and co-author of the upcoming book, Eat For The Planet, to be published via Abrams Image in Spring 2018. Nil believes empowering people to make planet-friendly food choices as well as supporting innovation in the food industry are the most tangible solutions we have to our environmental and health crisis. Nil started his career as an intellectual property lawyer and worked for over 12 years in the digital media and online advertising space in various business and operational roles prior to founding One Green Planet.

Matt Frazier

No Meat Athlete

Matt Frazier founded No Meat Athlete in 2009, at about the same time he went vegetarian. Six months later, Matt qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:09:59 at the Wineglass Marathon, over 100 minutes faster than his first marathon time seven years prior. Since then, Matt has run several 50-mile ultramarathons and in 2013 ran his first 100-miler at Burning River in Ohio.
When he’s not running, cooking, or blogging, Matt enjoys martial arts, reading, gambling, music, and brewing beer. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife, two children, and two rescued dogs, and is the author of No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest, Self and The No Meat Athlete Cookbook, which was named one of “The Top 7 Health & Fitness Books of 2017” by Sports Illustrated and People.
No Meat Athlete currently has over 250,000 email subscribers. In 2014, Greatist named Matt one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness.

Matt Frazier

No Meat Athlete

Matt Frazier founded No Meat Athlete in 2009, at about the same time he went vegetarian. Six months later, Matt qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:09:59 at the Wineglass Marathon, over 100 minutes faster than his first marathon time seven years prior. Since then, Matt has run several 50-mile ultramarathons and in 2013 ran his first 100-miler at Burning River in Ohio.
When he’s not running, cooking, or blogging, Matt enjoys martial arts, reading, gambling, music, and brewing beer. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife, two children, and two rescued dogs, and is the author of No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest, Self and The No Meat Athlete Cookbook, which was named one of “The Top 7 Health & Fitness Books of 2017” by Sports Illustrated and People.
No Meat Athlete currently has over 250,000 email subscribers. In 2014, Greatist named Matt one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness.

Victoria Moran

Founder of Main Street Vegan and podcast host

Victoria Moran is a vegan of three decades, an obesity survivor, and the Oprah-featured author of books including Main Street Vegan, Fit from Within, Younger by the Day, and The Good Karma Diet. She was listed by VegNews magazine among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors; is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (CHHC, AADP); and holds the T. Colin Campbell Nutrition Foundation Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. Moran hosts the weekly Main Street Vegan podcast, winner of a 2015 Vegan Media Outlet Award, and she is the founder/director of Main Street Vegan Academy, an exciting in-person program in NYC to train and certify Vegan Lifestyle Coaches and Educators. Find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as MainStreetVegan, and on YouTube at VictoriaMoranNYC.

Victoria Moran

Founder of Main Street Vegan and podcast host

Victoria Moran is a vegan of three decades, an obesity survivor, and the Oprah-featured author of books including Main Street Vegan, Fit from Within, Younger by the Day, and The Good Karma Diet. She was listed by VegNews magazine among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors; is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (CHHC, AADP); and holds the T. Colin Campbell Nutrition Foundation Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. Moran hosts the weekly Main Street Vegan podcast, winner of a 2015 Vegan Media Outlet Award, and she is the founder/director of Main Street Vegan Academy, an exciting in-person program in NYC to train and certify Vegan Lifestyle Coaches and Educators. Find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as MainStreetVegan, and on YouTube at VictoriaMoranNYC.

Nelson Campbell

Founder of PlantPure, Inc.

Nelson Campbell founded PlantPure, Inc. and its nonprofit arm, PlantPure Communities, to lead a grassroots movement to promote the health benefits of plant-based nutrition. PlantPure, Inc. produces is a line of whole food, plant-based meals (frozen and dry lines,) which are sold online on Amazon and PlantPureNation.com, and are in the process of being distributed in grocery stores across the US.
Prior to founding the PlantPure organization, Nelson graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, and a Masters Degree in Economics, and then worked for 25 years as a socially conscious business entrepreneur.
He is also the Executive Producer, Director and Co-Writer of the documentary film PlantPure Nation. This film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition, and makes connections to public policy, medical practice, food deserts, and farming.

Nelson Campbell

Founder of PlantPure, Inc.

Nelson Campbell founded PlantPure, Inc. and its nonprofit arm, PlantPure Communities, to lead a grassroots movement to promote the health benefits of plant-based nutrition. PlantPure, Inc. produces is a line of whole food, plant-based meals (frozen and dry lines,) which are sold online on Amazon and PlantPureNation.com, and are in the process of being distributed in grocery stores across the US.
Prior to founding the PlantPure organization, Nelson graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, and a Masters Degree in Economics, and then worked for 25 years as a socially conscious business entrepreneur.
He is also the Executive Producer, Director and Co-Writer of the documentary film PlantPure Nation. This film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition, and makes connections to public policy, medical practice, food deserts, and farming.

T.K. Pillan

Co-founder of Veggie Grill and PowerPlant Ventures

T.K. Pillan co-founded Veggie Grill, the largest vegetarian/vegan restaurant company in the United States. With locations up and down the West Coast and starting to expand eastward, Veggie Grill was recently named one of the “25 Most Innovative Consumer Brands of 2016” by Forbes.
T.K. received a B.S. in engineering from MIT, an MBA from UCLA, and is a member of YPO. Prior to entering the food arena, he co-founded Guidance Solutions, one of Los Angeles’ first e-commerce development firms. The company was one of LA’s 15 fastest growing technology companies three years in a row, raised $25 million in growth capital, and continues to operate today.
When not helping to advance a plant-centric future, T.K. enjoys playing beach volleyball and trying to reclaim his glory days of playing collegiate baseball and basketball at MIT.

T.K. Pillan

Co-founder of Veggie Grill and PowerPlant Ventures

T.K. Pillan co-founded Veggie Grill, the largest vegetarian/vegan restaurant company in the United States. With locations up and down the West Coast and starting to expand eastward, Veggie Grill was recently named one of the “25 Most Innovative Consumer Brands of 2016” by Forbes.
T.K. received a B.S. in engineering from MIT, an MBA from UCLA, and is a member of YPO. Prior to entering the food arena, he co-founded Guidance Solutions, one of Los Angeles’ first e-commerce development firms. The company was one of LA’s 15 fastest growing technology companies three years in a row, raised $25 million in growth capital, and continues to operate today.
When not helping to advance a plant-centric future, T.K. enjoys playing beach volleyball and trying to reclaim his glory days of playing collegiate baseball and basketball at MIT.

David Yeung

Founder of Green Monday

David Yeung is a noted environmental advocate and founder of Green Monday, an innovative social venture that takes on climate change, food insecurity, health issues and animal welfare with a diverse platform that shifts individuals, communities, and corporations towards sustainable, healthy, and mindful living.
Under Green Monday Mr. Yeung launched Green Common – the world’s first plant-based green living destination – to introduce a revolutionary food and lifestyle experience. The movement of Green Monday has now spread to over 10 countries, with 1.6 million people practicing Green Monday at its Hong Kong origin.
Awards and recognitions won by Green Monday and David Yeung include “50 Most Innovative Companies,” “100 Most Creative People in China,” “Asia 100 Pioneers”, “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Hong Kong”, “Best Idea of the Year.” He is also the author of a number of best-selling books on Zen wisdom and mindfulness. Mr. Yeung is a graduate of Columbia University and a Director of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), Hong Kong AIDS Foundation and Hong Kong Buddhist Association.

David Yeung

Founder of Green Monday

David Yeung is a noted environmental advocate and founder of Green Monday, an innovative social venture that takes on climate change, food insecurity, health issues and animal welfare with a diverse platform that shifts individuals, communities, and corporations towards sustainable, healthy, and mindful living.
Under Green Monday Mr. Yeung launched Green Common – the world’s first plant-based green living destination – to introduce a revolutionary food and lifestyle experience. The movement of Green Monday has now spread to over 10 countries, with 1.6 million people practicing Green Monday at its Hong Kong origin.
Awards and recognitions won by Green Monday and David Yeung include “50 Most Innovative Companies,” “100 Most Creative People in China,” “Asia 100 Pioneers”, “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Hong Kong”, “Best Idea of the Year.” He is also the author of a number of best-selling books on Zen wisdom and mindfulness. Mr. Yeung is a graduate of Columbia University and a Director of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), Hong Kong AIDS Foundation and Hong Kong Buddhist Association.

Stephanie Redcross

Founder of Vegan Mainstream

Stephanie Redcross West started Vegan Mainstream based on a simple idea: to build a pro-vegan world, we need a solid infrastructure of successful businesses and brands to ensure that an ethical lifestyle is accessible to everyone, everywhere. With this in mind, in 2009, Stephanie started developing tools, training and support for the brave individuals who identify themselves as Vegan Professionals. She was well-equipped to do this, with more than 15 years of marketing experience with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Since then Stephanie has been a frequent speaker at vegfests, conferences and even her own bootcamp series. Through these types of engagements, and her day-to-day work with Vegan Mainstream, which includes 1-1 consulting as well as online and team-training programs, Stephanie inspires others to turn their vegan passion into successful businesses.

Stephanie Redcross

Founder of Vegan Mainstream

Stephanie Redcross West started Vegan Mainstream based on a simple idea: to build a pro-vegan world, we need a solid infrastructure of successful businesses and brands to ensure that an ethical lifestyle is accessible to everyone, everywhere. With this in mind, in 2009, Stephanie started developing tools, training and support for the brave individuals who identify themselves as Vegan Professionals. She was well-equipped to do this, with more than 15 years of marketing experience with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

Since then Stephanie has been a frequent speaker at vegfests, conferences and even her own bootcamp series. Through these types of engagements, and her day-to-day work with Vegan Mainstream, which includes 1-1 consulting as well as online and team-training programs, Stephanie inspires others to turn their vegan passion into successful businesses.

David Benzaquen

Founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions

David Benzaquen is the Founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions, a mission-driven, full service, strategic brand management and marketing agency for plant-based consumer products businesses. PlantBased Solutions helps companies launch and grow their businesses, through marketing, branding, fundraising and more. David is also a sought after industry expert and public speaker, serving as a mentor and advisor to multiple food incubators, accelerators and funds. He is a contributing writer for the New Food Economy and New Hope 360’s IdeaXchange. David received his master’s degree in management from The New School and his bachelor’s in political science from American University.

David Benzaquen

Founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions

David Benzaquen is the Founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions, a mission-driven, full service, strategic brand management and marketing agency for plant-based consumer products businesses. PlantBased Solutions helps companies launch and grow their businesses, through marketing, branding, fundraising and more. David is also a sought after industry expert and public speaker, serving as a mentor and advisor to multiple food incubators, accelerators and funds. He is a contributing writer for the New Food Economy and New Hope 360’s IdeaXchange. David received his master’s degree in management from The New School and his bachelor’s in political science from American University.

Dr Joel Kahn

Founder of Kahn Longevity Center

At his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist. He passionately lectures throughout the country about the health benefits of a plant-based anti-aging diet inspiring a new generation of thought leaders to think scientifically and critically about the body’s ability to heal itself through proper nutrition.
One of the world’s top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. He’d like all that to stop. He’d like to prevent ALL future heart attacks by breaking through to the public to educate and inspire a new holistic lifestyle. Now is the time to focus on educating the public to eat clean, sweat clean and apply cutting edge science to their lifestyle.

Dr Joel Kahn

Founder of Kahn Longevity Center

At his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after his own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist. He passionately lectures throughout the country about the health benefits of a plant-based anti-aging diet inspiring a new generation of thought leaders to think scientifically and critically about the body’s ability to heal itself through proper nutrition.
One of the world’s top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. He’d like all that to stop. He’d like to prevent ALL future heart attacks by breaking through to the public to educate and inspire a new holistic lifestyle. Now is the time to focus on educating the public to eat clean, sweat clean and apply cutting edge science to their lifestyle.

Lisa Feria

CEO of Stray Dog Capital

Lisa is the CEO of Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, mission-driven companies that aim to take animals out of the supply chain with innovative products and services. Prior to Stray Dog Capital, Lisa spent over 15 years in General Management, Operations, and Engineering at Blue Chip companies like General Mills and Procter & Gamble. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Lisa spent over 14 years focused on food operation, consumer packaged goods and led the marketing, P&L management and strategy for billion dollar brands.

Lisa Feria

CEO of Stray Dog Capital

Lisa is the CEO of Stray Dog Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, mission-driven companies that aim to take animals out of the supply chain with innovative products and services. Prior to Stray Dog Capital, Lisa spent over 15 years in General Management, Operations, and Engineering at Blue Chip companies like General Mills and Procter & Gamble. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Lisa spent over 14 years focused on food operation, consumer packaged goods and led the marketing, P&L management and strategy for billion dollar brands.

Katrina Fox

Vegan Business Media Founder

From being chased by riot police to advising a high-profile whistleblower, Katrina Fox proudly helps rebels with causes to make a positive difference to others and by default, themselves, by sharing their stories in the media. Katrina is an award-winning journalist, media trainer, publicity consultant, editor of the vegan business blog VeganBusinessMedia.com and host of Vegan Business Talk podcast. She is the author of Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business, the first global book providing success strategies for aspiring and existing vegan business owners and has written extensively for niche and mainstream media for 17 years on animal advocacy and ethical business issues. She is also the creator of Vegans in the Limelight Online Course and Group Coaching Program, which teaches vegan and plantbased business owners how to do their own PR and get featured in the media. A vegan for 21 years, Katrina doesn’t do beige and has a penchant for disco, bling and glitter balls.

Katrina Fox

Vegan Business Media Founder

From being chased by riot police to advising a high-profile whistleblower, Katrina Fox proudly helps rebels with causes to make a positive difference to others and by default, themselves, by sharing their stories in the media. Katrina is an award-winning journalist, media trainer, publicity consultant, editor of the vegan business blog VeganBusinessMedia.com and host of Vegan Business Talk podcast. She is the author of Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business, the first global book providing success strategies for aspiring and existing vegan business owners and has written extensively for niche and mainstream media for 17 years on animal advocacy and ethical business issues. She is also the creator of Vegans in the Limelight Online Course and Group Coaching Program, which teaches vegan and plantbased business owners how to do their own PR and get featured in the media. A vegan for 21 years, Katrina doesn’t do beige and has a penchant for disco, bling and glitter balls.

Sebastian Joy

CEO of ProVeg International

Sebastian Joy is among the most important representatives of the vegetarian and vegan movement in Europe. Sebastian is the CEO of VEBU, a leading European pro-vegan organisation, a board member of the European Vegetarian Union (EVU) and he is a lecturer in nonprofit management at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. He is also the creator of Europe’s largest vegan fair, VeggieWorld, which is hosted in 8 cities and 4 countries and attracts approximately 80,000 visitors each year, and the founder and CEO of ProVeg International. ProVeg is a new international food awareness organisation aiming to reduce animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. Launched initially in the UK, Germany, Poland and Spain with plans to expand inside and outside of Europe in 2018 and beyond, ProVeg campaigns for a fairer world for animals, people and the planet through food awareness. They aim to change the food system through: 1) effective campaigning for institutional change, particularly within the food service industry; and 2) supporting behaviour change, making it easier for people to make better choices.

Sebastian Joy

CEO of ProVeg International

Sebastian Joy is among the most important representatives of the vegetarian and vegan movement in Europe. Sebastian is the CEO of VEBU, a leading European pro-vegan organisation, a board member of the European Vegetarian Union (EVU) and he is a lecturer in nonprofit management at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. He is also the creator of Europe’s largest vegan fair, VeggieWorld, which is hosted in 8 cities and 4 countries and attracts approximately 80,000 visitors each year, and the founder and CEO of ProVeg International. ProVeg is a new international food awareness organisation aiming to reduce animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. Launched initially in the UK, Germany, Poland and Spain with plans to expand inside and outside of Europe in 2018 and beyond, ProVeg campaigns for a fairer world for animals, people and the planet through food awareness. They aim to change the food system through: 1) effective campaigning for institutional change, particularly within the food service industry; and 2) supporting behaviour change, making it easier for people to make better choices.

Jonathan Petrides

Co-founder of allplants

After switching to a totally plant-based diet in late 2015, JP and his brother Alex had plans to launch a totally plant-based restaurant. They ran a series of Supperclubs to get started and their plant-powered meals were so popular that diners were taking their favourite dishes home. That sparked the idea: instead of opening up locally, they launched a nationwide restaurant, delivering prepared plant-powered meals to enjoy at home: allplants. By focussing on taste and flavour, the meal delivery company aima to take plant-based eating mainstream, helping the world towards a healthier, more sustainable environment with no compromise on pleasure. Raising over $1M in their May of '17 funding round, allplants also became Europe's first vegan startup to break the million-dollar barrier.

Jonathan Petrides

Co-founder of allplants

After switching to a totally plant-based diet in late 2015, JP and his brother Alex had plans to launch a totally plant-based restaurant. They ran a series of Supperclubs to get started and their plant-powered meals were so popular that diners were taking their favourite dishes home. That sparked the idea: instead of opening up locally, they launched a nationwide restaurant, delivering prepared plant-powered meals to enjoy at home: allplants. By focussing on taste and flavour, the meal delivery company aima to take plant-based eating mainstream, helping the world towards a healthier, more sustainable environment with no compromise on pleasure. Raising over $1M in their May of '17 funding round, allplants also became Europe's first vegan startup to break the million-dollar barrier.

Meg & Komie Vora

Founders of Delikate Rayne

Meg and Komie Vora are co-founders of DelikateRayne- a fair made, eco-friendly, cruelty-free women's contemporary label that produces in limited quantities to ensure zero waste while being a platform to bring awareness to the many overlooked issues in fashion including sustainability, cruelty and ethics plus the desire to make compassion cool by changing the preconceived notions of what "luxury" is. While going against the grain- forgoing their traditional cultural and gender expectations, they are using their upbringing (born & raised vegetarian) alongside their adoration of animals, to create green luxury- definitive and progressive designs with a purpose into existence. DelikateRayne won the 2015 Vegan of the Year Award for "Outstanding Vegan Creative" and was nominated for the 2016 Veggie Awards for "Favorite Fashion Label".

Meg & Komie Vora

Founders of Delikate Rayne

Meg and Komie Vora are co-founders of DelikateRayne - a fair made, eco-friendly, cruelty-free women's contemporary label that produces in limited quantities to ensure zero waste while being a platform to bring awareness to the many overlooked issues in fashion including sustainability, cruelty and ethics plus the desire to make compassion cool by changing the preconceived notions of what "luxury" is. While going against the grain- forgoing their traditional cultural and gender expectations, they are using their upbringing (born & raised vegetarian) alongside their adoration of animals, to create green luxury- definitive and progressive designs with a purpose into existence. DelikateRayne won the 2015 Vegan of the Year Award for "Outstanding Vegan Creative" and was nominated for the 2016 Veggie Awards for "Favorite Fashion Label".

Lori Amos

Founder & President of Scout 22

Lori Amos is a Los Angeles native with over two decades of marketing, advertising and PR experience. Using her diverse background in the marketing industry, she has developed and executed strategies for a variety of clients–from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies – and everything in between. Her full-service marketing and PR agency, Scout 22, is dedicated to connecting compassionate companies with customers through innovation, advanced analytics, and sophisticated strategies. As marketers and visionaries, they partner with brands that are making a positive contribution to the plane, and work with products, services or clients that share their core values—sustainable, environmentally aware and ethical.

Lori Amos

Founder & President of Scout 22

Lori Amos is a Los Angeles native with over two decades of marketing, advertising and PR experience. Using her diverse background in the marketing industry, she has developed and executed strategies for a variety of clients–from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies – and everything in between. Her full-service marketing and PR agency, Scout 22, is dedicated to connecting compassionate companies with customers through innovation, advanced analytics, and sophisticated strategies. As marketers and visionaries, they partner with brands that are making a positive contribution to the plane, and work with products, services or clients that share their core values—sustainable, environmentally aware and ethical.

Marco Antonio Regil

TV, Radio and Podcast Host

Mexico's No.1 TV host, Marco Antonio Regil is a central figure in America’s emerging Spanish-language entertainment industry. He has hosted the Mexican versions of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Price Is Right, and Zodiac's Beyond Boundaries, as well as the Teletón (Mexican National Telethon) for which he has raised over half a billion dollars.
Marco is a passionate vegan and animal rights advocate. He has participated in numerous forums across the world to promote healthy living and the compassionate treatment of animals. He's a devoted supporter of PeTA, Mercy for Animals, Humane Society International, and Animal Heroes, and a sought after public speaker who educates and inspires people on the health and environmental benefits of maintaining a plant-based diet, as well as a business and life coach.

Marco Antonio Regil

TV, Radio and Podcast Host

Mexico's No.1 TV host, Marco Antonio Regil is a central figure in America’s emerging Spanish-language entertainment industry. He has hosted the Mexican versions of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Price Is Right, and Zodiac's Beyond Boundaries, as well as the Teletón (Mexican National Telethon) for which he has raised over half a billion dollars.
Marco is a passionate vegan and animal rights advocate. He has participated in numerous forums across the world to promote healthy living and the compassionate treatment of animals. He's a devoted supporter of PeTA, Mercy for Animals, Humane Society International, and Animal Heroes, and a sought after public speaker who educates and inspires people on the health and environmental benefits of maintaining a plant-based diet, as well as a business and life coach.

Laura Stageman

Founder of Votch

Laura is the founder and creative mind behind Votch, a cruelty-free watch company from London. Inspired by a medical condition that saw all her skin fall off, Laura began researching way to create a product that inflicts no harm to animals and as little to the environment as possible. Votch is forever researching the most innovative fabrics to use in their watches and continues to develop their designs. Their mission is to make cruelty free accessories more readily available to all, and to show that you don’t need to be cruel to be cool.

Laura Stageman

Founder of Votch

Laura is the founder and creative mind behind Votch, a cruelty-free watch company from London. Inspired by a medical condition that saw all her skin fall off, Laura began researching way to create a product that inflicts no harm to animals and as little to the environment as possible. Votch is forever researching the most innovative fabrics to use in their watches and continues to develop their designs. Their mission is to make cruelty free accessories more readily available to all, and to show that you don’t need to be cruel to be cool.

Seth Tibbott

Founder of Tofurky

Family-owned for over 35 years, Tofurky has always focused on purpose over profits. In 1980, after making from-scratch tempeh to share with friends and family, 30-year-old teacher/naturalist/hippie Seth Tibbott opened his own company in Forest Grove, Oregon. He expanded operations to a vacant elementary school in 1983 -- and decades ahead of the tiny house trend, he built a 300-square-foot treehouse to call home. In 1995, Tofurky debuted the very first Holiday Roast which struck a chord with a nation hungry for an animal-free Thanksgiving and turned the brand into a household name. Its lineup now includes deli slices, sausages, frozen products and DIY vegan grounds, with plenty of growth still ahead.

Seth Tibbott

Founder of Tofurky

Family-owned for over 35 years, Tofurky has always focused on purpose over profits. In 1980, after making from-scratch tempeh to share with friends and family, 30-year-old teacher/naturalist/hippie Seth Tibbott opened his own company in Forest Grove, Oregon. He expanded operations to a vacant elementary school in 1983 -- and decades ahead of the tiny house trend, he built a 300-square-foot treehouse to call home. In 1995, Tofurky debuted the very first Holiday Roast which struck a chord with a nation hungry for an animal-free Thanksgiving and turned the brand into a household name. Its lineup now includes deli slices, sausages, frozen products and DIY vegan grounds, with plenty of growth still ahead.

Kezia Jauron

Co-founder of Evolotus PR

Kezia Jauron works with animal rights nonprofits and campaigns, documentary films, books, and vegan companies as co-founder of the public relations agency Evolotus. By generating positive media coverage for animal issues, Evolotus serves a unique niche in the movement and helps organizations gain visibility, increase their followings, and generate revenues. Evolotus has promoted animal rights and veganism in the mainstream for more than ten years using professional media relations, communications, strategic planning, and public advocacy, and the result is far greater awareness, understanding, and support for our cause.

Kezia Jauron

Co-founder of Evolotus PR

Kezia Jauron works with animal rights nonprofits and campaigns, documentary films, books, and vegan companies as co-founder of the public relations agency Evolotus. By generating positive media coverage for animal issues, Evolotus serves a unique niche in the movement and helps organizations gain visibility, increase their followings, and generate revenues. Evolotus has promoted animal rights and veganism in the mainstream for more than ten years using professional media relations, communications, strategic planning, and public advocacy, and the result is far greater awareness, understanding, and support for our cause.

Robbie Lockie

Co-founder of Plant Based News

Robbie is a social campaigner and digital geek with a strong background in video and media production. He co-founded Plant Based News with Klaus Mitchell in 2017 to act as a global platform for change. Plant Based News wants to document the movement reporting on the development of veganism and the conflict it poses to stakeholders unwilling to adjust to its building momentum. Operating for two years previously as a YouTube channel, the brand has experienced fast growth, currently reaching three to five million people a week via the website and its social media channels. PBN Creative is the agency arm that helps ethical brands with a range of digital services including web design, branding and promotional videos.

Robbie Lockie

Co-founder of Plant Based News

Robbie is a social campaigner and digital geek with a strong background in video and media production. He co-founded Plant Based News with Klaus Mitchell in 2017 to act as a global platform for change. Plant Based News wants to document the movement reporting on the development of veganism and the conflict it poses to stakeholders unwilling to adjust to its building momentum. Operating for two years previously as a YouTube channel, the brand has experienced fast growth, currently reaching three to five million people a week via the website and its social media channels. PBN Creative is the agency arm that helps ethical brands with a range of digital services including web design, branding and promotional videos.

Michael Pellman-Rowland

Financial Advisor and Writer

Michael Pellman-Rowland is a financial advisor and Forbes writer, and a member of the Morgan Stanley Environmental and Social Finance Forum Steering Committee. He's also the author of The Impact Bible website and totally serious about making the world a better place to live.
Michael is passionate about the future of food, plant-based alternatives and clean meat, and the massive implications this has for human health, climate change, water scarcity, and animal welfare. He also believes that socially responsible investing, the intersection of profits and purpose, can be the business model of the future, where investors can now their beliefs and worldview with their investments, allowing them to feel better about the companies they’re supporting.

Michael Pellman-Rowland

Financial Advisor and Writer

Michael Pellman-Rowland is a financial advisor and Forbes writer, and a member of the Morgan Stanley Environmental and Social Finance Forum Steering Committee. He's also the author of The Impact Bible website and totally serious about making the world a better place to live.
Michael is passionate about the future of food, plant-based alternatives and clean meat, and the massive implications this has for human health, climate change, water scarcity, and animal welfare. He also believes that socially responsible investing, the intersection of profits and purpose, can be the business model of the future, where investors can now their beliefs and worldview with their investments, allowing them to feel better about the companies they’re supporting.

Dr Pamela Ferguson

Director of Science and Education at Lightdrop

Dr. Fergusson has operated a private practice in Toronto, where she promotes health and healing through a plant-based diet. She has been a Registered Dietitian since 2001, earned her PhD at the University of Liverpool and her Master’s in International Health at Sweden’s Uppsala University, and has worked for Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA), providing training and support to USAID-funded nutrition projects in Africa and Asia. She is the author or co-author of nine nutrition-related papers in peer-reviewed journals, primarily dealing with the implications of nutritional status or malnutrition for care or survival of persons afflicted by human immunodeficiency virus. Much of her work has focused upon the potential for nutritional interventions on behalf of HIV infected or exposed children in resource-limited underserved settings, in countries such as Ghana, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia. She also previously served as Dietitian Educator/Coordinator of the Vancouver-based Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Prevention and Teaching Project (ADAPT).

Dr Pamela Ferguson

Director of Science and Education at Lightdrop

Dr. Fergusson has operated a private practice in Toronto, where she promotes health and healing through a plant-based diet. She has been a Registered Dietitian since 2001, earned her PhD at the University of Liverpool and her Master’s in International Health at Sweden’s Uppsala University, and has worked for Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA), providing training and support to USAID-funded nutrition projects in Africa and Asia. She is the author or co-author of nine nutrition-related papers in peer-reviewed journals, primarily dealing with the implications of nutritional status or malnutrition for care or survival of persons afflicted by human immunodeficiency virus. Much of her work has focused upon the potential for nutritional interventions on behalf of HIV infected or exposed children in resource-limited underserved settings, in countries such as Ghana, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia. She also previously served as Dietitian Educator/Coordinator of the Vancouver-based Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Prevention and Teaching Project (ADAPT).

Cem Yildiz

Co-founder of What The Pitta

Cem Yildiz launched London's first vegan döner kebab shop, What The Pitta, which is currently expanding to its third location. Other than bringing vegan fast food to the masses, Cem is a health nut and digital content producer to charities and small businesses, and runs a blog and podcast called Powerful Nonsense, supporting millennials to live more intentionally by building a life that fosters purposeful, transformative experiences.

Cem Yildiz

Co-founder of What The Pitta

Cem Yildiz launched London's first vegan döner kebab shop, What The Pitta, which is currently expanding to its third location. Other than bringing vegan fast food to the masses, Cem is a health nut and digital content producer to charities and small businesses, and runs a blog and podcast called Powerful Nonsense, supporting millennials to live more intentionally by building a life that fosters purposeful, transformative experiences.

John Corry

Producer of PlantPure Nation and Forks Over Knives

Veteran Producer John Corry has created and supervised over 200 television documentaries, including the popular long-running TV series SAFARI TRACKS (52 episodes) for FOX in syndication, THE COLOR OF WAR (17 hours) and SWORN TO SECRECY (65 hours) for the History Channel, CELEBRITY WINGS for Discovery Networks and WEAPONS AT WAR (65 hours) for A&E Network. John's feature length film producing credits include PLANTPURE NATION, FORKS OVER KNIVES, TATTOO NATION, AYN RAND AND THE PROPHECY OF ATLAS SHRUGGED, Universal’s hit action-comedy THE RUNDOWN, the 3D animated THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and THE FACE OF EVIL: REINHARD HEIDRICH. His television specials include THE WILD YAK PATROL for Animal Planet and THE LONG MARCH for History International. John’s three-hour special THE LAST DAYS OF WWII was nominated for a National Emmy and his acclaimed all-color WWII series THE COLOR OF WAR was recognized with the CINE SPECIAL JURY AWARD as the Best Network or Cable Historical Program of 2003.
John attended Florida State University, graduating in 1984 as a four-year Air Force ROTC cadet with a BS in Media Communications. He was named by the FSU College of Arts and Sciences as the 2001 Graduate of Distinction, and received the CINE Special Jury Award as the best broadcast historical program of 2003, network or cable.

John Corry

Producer of PlantPure Nation and Forks Over Knives

Veteran Producer John Corry has created and supervised over 200 television documentaries, including the popular long-running TV series SAFARI TRACKS (52 episodes) for FOX in syndication, THE COLOR OF WAR (17 hours) and SWORN TO SECRECY (65 hours) for the History Channel, CELEBRITY WINGS for Discovery Networks and WEAPONS AT WAR (65 hours) for A&E Network. John's feature length film producing credits include PLANTPURE NATION, FORKS OVER KNIVES, TATTOO NATION, AYN RAND AND THE PROPHECY OF ATLAS SHRUGGED, Universal’s hit action-comedy THE RUNDOWN, the 3D animated THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and THE FACE OF EVIL: REINHARD HEIDRICH. His television specials include THE WILD YAK PATROL for Animal Planet and THE LONG MARCH for History International. John’s three-hour special THE LAST DAYS OF WWII was nominated for a National Emmy and his acclaimed all-color WWII series THE COLOR OF WAR was recognized with the CINE SPECIAL JURY AWARD as the Best Network or Cable Historical Program of 2003.
John attended Florida State University, graduating in 1984 as a four-year Air Force ROTC cadet with a BS in Media Communications. He was named by the FSU College of Arts and Sciences as the 2001 Graduate of Distinction, and received the CINE Special Jury Award as the best broadcast historical program of 2003, network or cable.

Alicia Lai

Founder of Bourgeois Boheme

Ex-podiatrist and long-time vegan Alicia is the founder and director of Bourgeois Boheme and spends her days running the business, overseeing the design process, the production, and beyond. She flies off to Portugal several times every year to visit our São João da Madeira-based artisans and factories which she hand-picked herself. When she is not in the studio she loves a good game of tennis or perfecting her baking skills with her vegan family.
Since Alicia founded BB in 2005, Bourgeois Boheme has grown into so much more than just another shoe brand. In it, Alicia intertwined her foot care expertise with her love for shoes to create the animal-free classic styles she was struggling to find. Originally an online marketplace for vegan fashion accessories, Alicia later created her own branded footwear, and BB as we know it today was born. From that day, Alicia vowed to maintain an independent business true to her founding quest to create perfect vegan shoes without compromise of quality, finish, or design. All BB shoes are Vegan Society trademarked and PETA approved.

Alicia Lai

Founder of Bourgeois Boheme

Ex-podiatrist and long-time vegan Alicia is the founder and director of Bourgeois Boheme and spends her days running the business, overseeing the design process, the production, and beyond. She flies off to Portugal several times every year to visit our São João da Madeira-based artisans and factories which she hand-picked herself. When she is not in the studio she loves a good game of tennis or perfecting her baking skills with her vegan family.
Since Alicia founded BB in 2005, Bourgeois Boheme has grown into so much more than just another shoe brand. In it, Alicia intertwined her foot care expertise with her love for shoes to create the animal-free classic styles she was struggling to find. Originally an online marketplace for vegan fashion accessories, Alicia later created her own branded footwear, and BB as we know it today was born. From that day, Alicia vowed to maintain an independent business true to her founding quest to create perfect vegan shoes without compromise of quality, finish, or design. All BB shoes are Vegan Society trademarked and PETA approved.

Ellen Jaffe Jones

Veg Coach

Ellen Jaffe Jones is a former 2-time Emmy winning major market TV investigative/consumer reporter turned author/athlete. She's the author of "Sexy Vegan," "Eat Vegan on $4 a Day," "Kitchen Divided," "Paleo Vegan" and "Vegan Fitness for Mortals". She's been 7th in the US Women's 60-64 age group in the 1500 meters, 10th in the 400 meters, 1st in Florida in the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 meters. She's placed in 103 5K or longer races for her age group since 2006 "just" on plants. She's a certified personal trainer and certified running coach and has volunteer coached high school girls cross country and track. She was also a media consultant and cooking instructor for Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for 6 years pre-books.

Ellen Jaffe Jones

Veg Coach

Ellen Jaffe Jones is a former 2-time Emmy winning major market TV investigative/consumer reporter turned author/athlete. She's the author of "Sexy Vegan," "Eat Vegan on $4 a Day," "Kitchen Divided," "Paleo Vegan" and "Vegan Fitness for Mortals". She's been 7th in the US Women's 60-64 age group in the 1500 meters, 10th in the 400 meters, 1st in Florida in the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 meters. She's placed in 103 5K or longer races for her age group since 2006 "just" on plants. She's a certified personal trainer and certified running coach and has volunteer coached high school girls cross country and track. She was also a media consultant and cooking instructor for Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for 6 years pre-books.

Sam Grantham

Co-owner of Whole Health Club

Sam was always destined to be an entrepreneur! It stems from him growing up with his parents owning business, you could say its all he knew. After starting some small business in high school it was only a matter of time before he started a business that would be his true passion. After attending Michigan State, he moved down to Florida where he was a personal trainer for 3 years at his business partners 1st gym. After that Sam and Chase (his business partner) had begun to develop the first concepts for Whole Health Club, a plant based gym with a kitchen on-site. Sam currently is the Head of Business Development at the company. Sam truly is passionate about his business and plant based because he understands the larger impact the business can have on the world.

Sam Grantham

Co-owner of Whole Health Club

Sam was always destined to be an entrepreneur! It stems from him growing up with his parents owning business, you could say its all he knew. After starting some small business in high school it was only a matter of time before he started a business that would be his true passion. After attending Michigan State, he moved down to Florida where he was a personal trainer for 3 years at his business partners 1st gym. After that Sam and Chase (his business partner) had begun to develop the first concepts for Whole Health Club, a plant based gym with a kitchen on-site. Sam currently is the Head of Business Development at the company. Sam truly is passionate about his business and plant based because he understands the larger impact the business can have on the world.

Josh Meckel

Co-founder of Loving Co-Op

Josh is a plant-powered health advocate who spent 5 years as an IT director of a medium-sized e-Commerce website, and now dedicates his time to helping organizations & individuals thrive through his variety of web and IT related skills. He works with vegan organizations (athletes, cookbook authors, VegFests around North America, food companies and animal sanctuaries) on growth, coaches/mentors others on the plant-powered living, while taking off 3 months every year to put on Spokane VegFest. He lives in Washington State with his 2 cats.

Josh Meckel

Co-founder of Loving Co-Op

Josh is a plant-powered health advocate who spent 5 years as an IT director of a medium-sized e-Commerce website, and now dedicates his time to helping organizations & individuals thrive through his variety of web and IT related skills. He works with vegan organizations (athletes, cookbook authors, VegFests around North America, food companies and animal sanctuaries) on growth, coaches/mentors others on the plant-powered living, while taking off 3 months every year to put on Spokane VegFest. He lives in Washington State with his 2 cats.